Grange Community Junior School vs The Ferns Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 752 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grange Community Junior School
Farnborough · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
238 students
The Ferns Primary Academy
Farnborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
87 students
| Measure | Grange Community Junior School Farnborough, South East | The Ferns Primary Academy Farnborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1127 of 2,471 | #2252 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6383 of 15,697 | #13760 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 238 | 87 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 87 |
| Free school meals | 27.7% | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 41.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Farnborough | Farnborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.grange.hants.sch.uk | www.ferns.kite.academy |
The verdict
- •Grange Community Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.4 vs 21.5).
- •Grange Community Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 55%).
- •Grange Community Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Grange Community Junior School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 87.
- •Grange Community Junior School is a local authority school while The Ferns Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Grange Community Junior School better than The Ferns Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Grange Community Junior School ranks higher (57.4 vs 21.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Grange Community Junior School and The Ferns Primary Academy?
About 752 m in a straight line, between Farnborough and Farnborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grange Community Junior School: 238. The Ferns Primary Academy: 87. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grange Community Junior School and The Ferns Primary Academy rank in South East?
Grange Community Junior School is 1127th of 2,471 and The Ferns Primary Academy is 2252nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).